VIETNAM PANOR AMA 19 DAYS FROM PER PERSON
$5,880 FULLY INCLUSIVE WITH FLIGHTS FROM NEW ZEALAND
ALL MEALS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Cai Rang floating market Ride Dalat’s steam train Unwind in stunning Nha Trang Discover the past of Qui Nhon Wander charming Hoi An Marvel at Hue’s Imperial Citadel Cruise spectacular Halong Bay
Explore Central Vietnam’s stunning coastal towns
ITINER ARY
PRICE INCLUDES • 16 breakfasts, 15 lunches, 16 dinners • International flights and current taxes • Domestic transportation • 3 – 4 star accommodation • Touring with guides and entrance fees • Visa fees for NZ passport holders
DAYS 1-2: FLY OVERNIGHT TO SAIGON Fly overnight to Saigon, Vietnam’s largest and most evocative city. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture. DAY 3: VISIT THE CU CHI TUNNELS Contemplate the horrors of guerrilla warfare at the astonishing Cu Chi Tunnels before returning to Saigon. Seamlessly blending past and present, Saigon is the city that is driving Vietnam towards a brighter future. See Notre Dame Cathedral and visit the Central Post Office, both legacies of a colonial past. Spend time at the Reunification Palace and the chilling War Remnants Museum.
Explore Hanoi by cyclo
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DAY 4: CRUISE THE MEKONG DELTA Pop down to Ben Tre to take a cruise through the Mekong Delta. This area is known as the ‘Rice Basket of Vietnam’ – paddle through the maze of palm-lined canals and enjoy a typical Mekong lunch. Travel to Can Tho for an overnight stay.
E xplore the vibrant streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter by cyclo, stopping off at a café to sample a traditionally-made, local speciality, egg coffee.
DAY 5: EXPLORE FLOATING M ARKETS Visit the Cai Rang floating market to see the goods on sale and learn how vermicelli rice noodles are made. Return to Saigon. DAY 6: TR AVEL TO DAL AT Head up into the cooler climes and picturesque scenery of the highlands to the colonial town of Dalat, stopping at a Bao Loc tea plantation en route. This afternoon is free to enjoy locally grown coffee and the picturesque views. DAY 7: THE CIT Y OF FLOWERS Visit the Domaine de Marie Church, the Flower Gardens and an embroidery workshop before boarding an open-air train to journey out through the fantastic scenery to Trai Mat village. End the day with a local coffee by Xuan Huong lake. DAY 8: TR AVEL TO NHA TR ANG Today, take the winding road down from the highlands and along the coast to Nha Trang, Vietnam’s beach capital. Take to the turquoise waters for a cruise around the bay’s many islands with a stop off at one to enjoy a swim in the balmy waters. DAY 9: VISIT THE CHA M TOWERS Wander Dam market before visiting the Po Nagar Cham Towers and continue on to the city of Qui Nhon.
T ake your seats for ‘the Quintessence of Tonkin’, an outdoor spectacular that perfectly showcases the rich culture and daily life of Vietnam’s northern river delta through talented performers, water puppetry, and lights.
DAY 10: VISIT SON MY The Son My area saw one of the most horrific crimes of the Vietnam War – the My Lai massacre. Pay respects at the memorial placed in honour of these unarmed civilian victims and hear their story before continuing to Hoi An.
ruise lazily through the crystal-clear waters of Nha C Trang bay, passing amongst beach-fringed islands, stopping off at small fishing villages and, if you feel like it, taking a dip in the balmy waters yourself.
Visit Dalat’s Flower Gardens
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